Essential Info
Length
6 - 8 nights
Full Route Length
93 miles / 147 km
Shortest Break Length
65 miles / 104 km
Average Grade
Moderate to Challenging
Why do this walk?
A great riverside walk along one of Scotland longest rivers.
Relax – easy walking (for Scotland!), and straightforward navigation.
Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of one of Scotland’s quieter corners.
Pay a visit to one (or more) of the many distilleries in the Malt Whisky Capital of the World.
Finish in Aviemore, at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.
Speyside Way
The Speyside Way opened in 1981 and offers spectacular scenery in a region of Northeast Scotland famed for its Whisky Distilleries. It is a scenic walk along riverside tracks and through pinewoods, with plenty of opportunity to sample the local malt whiskies along the way.
Starting in Buckie on the Moray coast you will walk through the heart of malt whisky country and towards the foothills of the Cairngorms. Generally the way is straight forward, along paths and disused railway lines, through farmland, across hills and through splendid scenery of mixed woods, beside the river Spey.
Our Holidays
The Speyside Way can be spread over five to seven days depending on the time available and if you want to walk the Spurs along the way. Make your choice depending on your available time and the pace you find most comfortable.
Click on the links below to have a look at the details for each holiday. Don't underestimate the time you need to enjoy the fine scenery and distilleries.
The Speyside Way
Buckie to Aviemore 65 miles / 104 km
We offer 2 holidays covering the whole route - the extra day means you will walk slightly less each day during the week
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP6 | 5 days walking (6 nights) | 13 miles/21 km | £354.00 - £434.00 | Book Full Info |
| SP7 | 6 days walking (7 nights) | 11 miles/17 km | £389.00 - £485.00 | Book Full Info |
The Speyside Way & Tomintoul Spur
Buckie to Aviemore 80 miles / 128 km
This is our full Speyside Way route including the Tomintoul Spur with fantastic views across to the Cairngorm Mountain Range.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPT7 | 6 days walking (7 nights) | 13 miles/21 km | £399.00 - £495.00 | Book Full Info |
The Speyside Way & Dufftown Spur
Buckie to Aviemore 77 miles / 123 km
This is our full Speyside Way route including the Dufftown Spur. Dufftown is an attractive and varied circuit encompassing the famous Glenfiddich Distillery.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPD7 | 6 days walking (7 nights) | 13 miles/21 km | £397.00 - £493.00 | Book Full Info |
The Speyside Way & Tomintoul & Dufftown Spurs
Buckie to Aviemore 92 miles / 147 km
Of all the Speyside Way holidays this is our longest and encompasses both the Dufftown and Tomintoul Spurs along the way.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP8 | 7 days walking (8 nights) | 13 miles/21 km | £446.00 - £558.00 | Book Full Info |
